Iowa Code r. 701-285.2 - Florists

(1) Florists are engaged in the business of selling tangible personal property and specified digital products at retail. The sales price from the sale of flowers, wreaths, bouquets, potted plants and other items of tangible personal property and specified digital products are subject to sales tax.

(2) When florists conduct transactions through a florists' telephonic delivery association, the following rules shall apply when computing tax liability:

a. On all orders taken by an Iowa florist and telephoned to a second florist in Iowa for delivery in the state, the sending florist shall be liable for tax, based on sales price from the total amount collected from the customer, except the cost of a telegram if separately stated on a bill or invoice.

b. In cases where an Iowa florist receives an order pursuant to which the Iowa florist gives telephonic instructions to a second florist located outside Iowa for delivery to a point outside Iowa, Iowa sales tax is not due.

c. In cases where Iowa florists receive telephonic instructions from other florists located either within or outside of Iowa for the delivery of flowers, the receiving florist will not be held liable for Iowa sales tax with respect to the transaction.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 423.2.

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Iowa Code r. 701-285.2

ARC 8157C, IAB 7/24/24, effective 8/28/24